Rafael Devers' bat speed is in just the 30th percentile among major league hitters. Red Sox' Alex Cora ruled out to potential causes for his 0-for-19 slump (15 strikeouts) to start the season.

While the Boston Red Sox's offense was struggling all weekend long, the team's top two prospects remaining in the minor leagues were enjoying an offensive explosion. The Triple-A Worcester Red Sox defeated the Syracuse Mets 12-0 on Sunday,

In Boston's 5-2 Opening Day win over the Texas Rangers, Devers went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The second game of the series saw more of the same, with Devers finishing 0-for-4. The Red Sox lost 4-1, leaving two games remaining in the series.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave an honest reaction to Marcelo Mayer's candid remarks about not making the team.

Marcelo Mayer felt he did "earn a spot" on the Red Sox' Opening Day roster, which Alex Cora said is "100 percent" the right attitude to have.

Rafael Devers continues to deliver little for the Boston Red Sox, and now Alex Cora is offering yet another excuse for him following a game that ended in a historically negative record for the designated hitter.

Formerly Boston’s primary third baseman since entering the league in 2017, Devers has fully shifted to being a designated hitter. Manager Alex Cora said Devers will not play the field, even on off days for Bregman.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says newly acquired free agent Alex Bregman will play third base this season and incumbent Rafael Devers is moving to designated hitter.

Alex Cora discusses Tanner Houck's outing and Rafael Devers' slow start at the plate after the Red Sox 4-1 loss to the Rangers